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The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya
Leave a Comment/José Bolio Halloran

The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya

The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya High-net-worth investors require precise legal frameworks to protect their capital in Mexico’s booming and dangerous…

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Ciudad Maderas Complaints and PROFECO: What Buyers Should Know
Leave a Comment/Dispute Resolution/José Bolio Halloran

Ciudad Maderas Complaints and PROFECO: What Buyers Should Know

Ciudad Maderas is one of Mexico largest residential real estate developers, with projects spanning multiple states including Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Nuevo León, and beyond. As…

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How to Sue a Real Estate Developer in Mexico: A Foreign Buyer’s Guide
Leave a Comment/Dispute Resolution/José Bolio Halloran

How to Sue a Real Estate Developer in Mexico: A Foreign Buyer’s Guide

Can you sue a real estate developer in Mexico? Yes. You absolutely can. Mexican courts hear cases filed by foreign nationals against domestic companies, and…

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Fideicomiso Explained: The Mexican Bank Trust for Foreign Property Buyers
Leave a Comment/Closing & Due Diligence/José Bolio Halloran

Fideicomiso Explained: The Mexican Bank Trust for Foreign Property Buyers

If you are a foreigner buying property near the coast or the border in Mexico, you will hear one word over and over: fideicomiso. Your…

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What Is PROFECO? Mexico’s Consumer Protection Agency Explained for Foreign Buyers
Leave a Comment/Legal Guides/José Bolio Halloran

What Is PROFECO? Mexico’s Consumer Protection Agency Explained for Foreign Buyers

If you have bought or are considering buying real estate in Mexico, you need to know about PROFECO. It might be the most important government…

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Can Americans Buy Property in Mexico? The Complete 2026 Guide
Leave a Comment/Closing & Due Diligence/José Bolio Halloran

Can Americans Buy Property in Mexico? The Complete 2026 Guide

The short answer is yes — Americans can absolutely buy property in Mexico. Thousands do it every year, from condos in Cancún to beachfront lots…

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Is Your Riviera Maya Presale Contract Actually Illegal?
Leave a Comment/Dispute Resolution/José Bolio Halloran

Is Your Riviera Maya Presale Contract Actually Illegal?

Is Your Riviera Maya Presale Contract Actually Illegal? We review dozens of promissory contracts every month for foreign investors in the Riviera Maya. More than…

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The Legal Safe Haven: A Broker-Free Ecosystem for Foreign Buyers in Mexico
Leave a Comment/Closing & Due Diligence/José Bolio Halloran

The Legal Safe Haven: A Broker-Free Ecosystem for Foreign Buyers in Mexico

The Legal Safe Haven: A Broker-Free Ecosystem for Foreign Buyers in Mexico Foreign real estate investment in the Riviera Maya and Yucatan requires clinical legal…

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Securing Your New Beginning This Resurrection Sunday: Riviera Maya Real Estate Protection
Leave a Comment/Closing & Due Diligence/José Bolio Halloran

Securing Your New Beginning This Resurrection Sunday: Riviera Maya Real Estate Protection

Securing Your New Beginning This Resurrection Sunday: Riviera Maya Real Estate Protection This Resurrection Sunday, we reflect on new beginnings and the importance of securing…

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Navigating the 2026 Riviera Maya Real Estate Reforms: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors
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Navigating the 2026 Riviera Maya Real Estate Reforms: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors

Navigating the 2026 Riviera Maya Real Estate Reforms: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors The 2026 Mexican real estate market has rapidly matured from a…

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Resolving a Tulum Real Estate Breach
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Resolving a Tulum Real Estate Breach

Resolving a Tulum Real Estate Breach When a prominent developer in Tulum failed to deliver a pre-sale condominium on time, our legal team executed a…

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2025 Guide: AML Compliance for Real Estate Developers in Mexico & Buyer Protection
Leave a Comment/José Bolio Halloran

2025 Guide: AML Compliance for Real Estate Developers in Mexico & Buyer Protection

2025 Guide: AML Compliance for Real Estate Developers in Mexico & Buyer Protection The 2025 reform to Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws permanently alters developer…

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